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Save over £70 and kick-start your healthy autumn! If you’re looking to get healthier this autumn, you could be eligible to join Hampshire County Council’s FREE 12 session programme with Weight Watchers. Weekly sessions last between 30-45 minutes and you’ll have access to an instant support network of people on the same journey as you, plus 16 weeks of access to a wealth of digital tools, including Weight Watchers’ top-rated mobile app to help keep you motivated.
Don’t miss your flu vaccination Local people are being urged to have their flu vaccination to protect adults and children at risk of flu and its complications. A new ‘booster’ vaccine is being made available for all those aged 65 and over which should provide more effective protection than the current vaccines. The NHS is also making available a new vaccine, which is currently used for all children under 18 years of age and all adults in the atrisk group aged between 16 to 64 years.
• those aged 65 and over;
Flu can be unpleasant, but if you are otherwise healthy it will usually clear up on its own within a week. However, flu can be more severe for certain people, such as:
Anyone in these at risk groups is more likely to develop potentially serious complications of flu, such as pneumonia (a lung infection), so it’s recommended that they
• pregnant women; • children and adults with an underlying health condition (such as longterm heart or respiratory disease); and • children and adults with weakened immune systems.
have a flu vaccine every year to protect themselves.
The Aqua Relax swimming sessions at Places Leisure Eastleigh offer calm, quiet pool time with accessible equipment and facilities, and assistance from trained staff. You can relax and enjoy your swim in a safe and supportive environment.
Swimming is a great way of reducing anxiety, improving mood, promoting fitness and enhancing general wellbeing. Aqua Relax is perfect for anyone who would prefer to enjoy the benefits of swimming in a quieter, non-crowded environment.
At Weight Watchers you can eat all the foods you love – nothing is off limits!
Find out more at www. weightwatchers.com/uk/ hampshire or call 0345 602 7068 quoting WWRS095. To be eligible for the scheme you must be over 16 years of age, have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or above (Weight Watchers can help you work this out online or on the phone).
The flu vaccine is offered free on the NHS annually to:
Evening and weekend GP appointments
• adults over the age of 18 at risk of flu (including everyone aged 65 and over)
Local residents can now make evening and weekend appointments to see a GP or practice nurse at six centres across Hampshire.
• pregnant women • children aged between 2 and 9 years Look out for more information at your local GP surgery or Pharmacy or visit www.nhs.uk/staywell to find out more about who is eligible to have the vaccine – particularly for children.
Accessible swimming sessions Relaxed swimming sessions take place at Places Leisure Eastleigh on Monday afternoons.
Meetings take place in Bursledon, Eastleigh, West End, Boyatt Wood, Hedge End, Fair Oak, and Chandlers Ford.
“I couldn’t do it without my meetings. They’re invaluable and I’ve made lots of new friends there. Other members really inspire me, and I hope my weight-loss journey inspires them too.” – Luke (Weight Watchers member)
It is particularly suitable if you’re living with dementia, or care for someone who does. Sessions take place every Monday, from 3pm-4pm. Sessions cost £2.50 and carers go free. For further information please call 023 8068 4800.
The clinics are open to everyone registered with GPs in the West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group area, which includes Eastleigh. They are provided by GPs, nurses and other healthcare staff who are employed specifically for these ‘extended hours’ clinics, and will ask people for consent to access their GP records. People can book routine appointments through their own surgery but should call NHS 111 to make an urgent appointment when surgeries are closed. Dr Sarah Schofield, the CCG Chairman, said: “We are very pleased this new service is up and running. We recognise that it’s not always easy for people who may be at work during the day to see their GP.” Cabinet Lead for Health Cllr Tonia Craig said, “It’s great
that this service is being provided for our residents providing extended hours for health appointments.” There are three centres in and around the Borough •
Hedge End Medical Centre, SO30 4FQ
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Badger Farm Surgery, Winchester, SO22 4QB
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Romsey Hospital, SO51 7ZA
For more details contact www.westhampshireccg.nhs.uk
